Aurora High School is a public high school located in Aurora, Ohio, United States. It is the only high school in the Aurora City School District. In 2007, Aurora was recognized as a Blue Ribbon School by the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program with 257 other high schools.
Serving 963 students in grades 9-12, Aurora High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 34% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 963 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 1% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 82% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Aurora High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Aurora High School's student population of 963 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
963 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Colors
White, Green
School Rankings
Aurora High School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aurora High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#153 out of 3241 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
82%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
5%
17%
White
81%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
98%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Aurora High School's ranking?
Aurora High School is ranked #153 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
82% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Aurora High School?
The graduation rate of Aurora High School is 98%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Aurora High School?
963 students attend Aurora High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Aurora High School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aurora High School?
Aurora High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aurora High School offer ?
Aurora High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Aurora High School part of?
Aurora High School is part of Aurora City School District.
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